A masquerader perspective on the carnival experience
I would consider myself a Miami Carnival veteran at this point and this year reminded me of the goodness that Miami has to offer. In short, Miami Carnival owed me nothing. Let’s talk about it My carnival week begun at the Saint Lucian Carnival 2024 media launch, an exciting display of Saint Lucian talent, music […]
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New Year’s Eve — the one night a year when the whole world comes alive to celebrate the year just gone, the year ahead, and the people they love most. These Caribbean islands provide a tropical flair to your New Year’s eve line up – there a multiple options of things to see, eat and […]
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Grenada, often referred to as the “Spice Isle,” is a jewel in the Caribbean known for its vibrant culture, exquisite cuisine, and breathtaking natural landscapes. One of the most anticipated events on the island’s calendar is Spicemas, a lively carnival celebration that encapsulates Grenada’s rich heritage and traditions. This annual festival brings together locals and […]
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Pink sand, pristine blue water and warm people, Bermuda is in my top 3 islands to visit – both for vacation and carnival. The fun I had this trip reminded me of the transcendent experience I had in 2017 when I first fell in love with the island. Carnival in Bermuda occurred over the Juneteenth holiday […]
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Not much beats a getaway with the girls. Our weekend escape was packed with carnival pageantry, beach days and lots of quality time. The girls and I chose to visit The Bahamas for our carni-cation, this Lucayan gem is ideally located to the US with reasonable flights and amazing beaches. Because of it’s convenience and […]
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Traveling alone is all about freedom and independence – freedom from group decisions, arguments about sticking to strict (or lax) itineries and the independence to venture where ever you want and meet new people. So you’ve decided you want to play mas but none of your friends want to go (or can afford it right […]
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Carnival is ADDICTIVE. Once you get a taste, you will be back for more. As carnival enthusiasts, we plan out our 2-3 carnival trips for the year while many people are still wondering how we’re able to pull this off and live. Keep in mind everyone’s circumstances are different, some have discretionary funds, others stay […]
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So you saw Trinidad Carnival photos and wished you were there, If you are a carnival virgin (never experienced carnival before) and have no idea where to start, this post is for you. Your first plan of action is to conduct some research. Educate yourself. While West Indians love to share our culture with the […]
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Known as the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’, Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival is officially celebrated on the Monday and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday every year. The Carnival festivities start just after Christmas and continue until Ash Wednesday, with dozens of high energy parties and premier cultural competitions. After a two year hiatus due to the COVID—19 […]
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So you enjoyed your Trinidad Carnival experience. Carnival is taxing on the body – the preparation, the non-stop fetes and the road, but you survived! Here are some options for cooling down on Ash Wednesday. Have Stamina? Enjoy a Cool Down Fete Besslime Sunscape – a lituation. If you still have some energy, checkout Sunscape as […]
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